- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fair Oaks, CA
Bella Vista High
Federal NCES profile for Bella Vista High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063462005756
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bella Vista High earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Fair Oaks · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.9:1
- large classes for California
- 26.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bella Vista High has class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bella Vista High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Fair Oaks, CA.
School address
District: San Juan Unified · California
NCES ID 063462005756 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Bella Vista High held near 1,926 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 78.6 → 80.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 063462005756 · Fair Oaks, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,939 enr · 24.9:1 · 26.7% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Rio Americano High (1,891 students)
Bella Vista High held near 1,926 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 78.6 → 80.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Bella Vista High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bella Vista High
1,939 students
- Rio Americano
Rio Americano High
1,891 students
- Mira Loma High
Mira Loma High
1,655 students
- Del Campo High
Del Campo High
1,548 students
- El Camino Fund
El Camino Fundamental High
1,226 students
- Casa Roble Fun
Casa Roble Fundamental High
1,150 students
What this shows Bella Vista High reports 1,939 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bella Vista High compares
Bella Vista High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.9:1 | ▲ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.7% | ▼ 52% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,939 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.9:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,939
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in California - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
32.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,227
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 117 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.2%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 5.8%
African American 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 59.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Bella Vista High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Juan Unified reports $16,227 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bella Vista High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Americano High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mira Loma High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Del Campo High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Camino Fundamental High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Casa Roble Fundamental High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bella Vista High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,655
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,226
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,150
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar high schools in Fair Oaks
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,939 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bella Vista High
How many students attend Bella Vista High?
Bella Vista High has 1,939 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fair Oaks, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,924 (2022-23) → 1,926 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bella Vista High?
The student-teacher ratio at Bella Vista High is 24.9:1, which is 16% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bella Vista High?
26.7% of students at Bella Vista High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bella Vista High?
The largest demographic group at Bella Vista High is White at 59.2% of enrollment, in Fair Oaks, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bella Vista High?
Bella Vista High has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bella Vista High rank among high schools in Fair Oaks?
By Resource Investment Index, Bella Vista High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Fair Oaks, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Fair Oaks on the city page.
What other schools are in San Juan Unified?
Besides Bella Vista High, San Juan Unified also operates Rio Americano High (1,891 students), Mira Loma High (1,655 students), and Del Campo High (1,548 students). See the San Juan Unified district page for the complete list.